Stone Massage
Stone Massage is becoming one of the popular massage therapies for relaxation. In this massage as its name suggests, stones which are sometimes heated are used. The stone’s hardness allows the therapist to diagnose specific areas of problem with deeper pressure. Stone Massage uses basalt stones of various shapes, weights and sizes which are heated in water.
In this massage, the stones are used in two ways. One way is to convey heat onto the body by the laying of stones under the body. The stones are separated from the body by a sheet or towel. The other way is to put stones on top of the body on a towel. The stones are put along both sides of the spine as well as on it. Baseball sized stones are placed in the hands.
The Stone Massage therapist massages simultaneously while heated stones are laid upon the body. Massage is done with firm strokes by oiled, heated stones along the muscles of the torso, arms and legs.
Stone Massage Techniques
In this massage, the stones are used in two ways. One way is to convey heat onto the body by the laying of stones under the body. The stones are separated from the body by a sheet or towel. The other way is to put stones on top of the body on a towel. The stones are put along both sides of the spine as well as on it. Baseball sized stones are placed in the hands.
The Stone Massage therapist massages simultaneously while heated stones are laid upon the body. Massage is done with firm strokes by oiled, heated stones along the muscles of the torso, arms and legs.
